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What Causes Burning Sensation During Urination Post Chemotherapy?
Question: I had chemo (Xeloda) 2000mg in ams and in pms for 6 months every day and now my bladder burns and is very inflamed. A relationship? YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Could be due Cystitis secondary to dehydration an impaired renal function
Detailed Answer:
Hello Thanks for query .
Based on the facts that you have posted that you have been taking Xeloda 2000mg twice daily since last 6 months and now getting burning in bladder and urination,
Xeloda is known to cause renal impairment and dehydration .This may be the reason for Severe Cystitis that you have
Consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to establish diagnosis
1) Urine routine and urine culture
2) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen
3) Renal function and Creatinine clearance tests
4) Endoscopic Examination of bladder (Cystoscopy)
Take antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin with Nitrofurantoin twice daily till you get culture report later on switch on to appropriate antibiotic
Ensure to drink more water to keep yourself well hydrated .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Could be due Cystitis secondary to dehydration an impaired renal function
Detailed Answer:
Hello Thanks for query .
Based on the facts that you have posted that you have been taking Xeloda 2000mg twice daily since last 6 months and now getting burning in bladder and urination,
Xeloda is known to cause renal impairment and dehydration .This may be the reason for Severe Cystitis that you have
Consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to establish diagnosis
1) Urine routine and urine culture
2) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen
3) Renal function and Creatinine clearance tests
4) Endoscopic Examination of bladder (Cystoscopy)
Take antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin with Nitrofurantoin twice daily till you get culture report later on switch on to appropriate antibiotic
Ensure to drink more water to keep yourself well hydrated .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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